Local guidebook: Alexandria, Virginia

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Local guidebook: Alexandria, Virginia

Neighborhoods

More than 450 midcentury modern homes dating from 1950-1970. On the Virginia and US Register of Historic Places.
Hollin Hills
More than 450 midcentury modern homes dating from 1950-1970. On the Virginia and US Register of Historic Places.

Food scene

These are close and maybe off the beaten path. There are more options in Old Town Alexandria.
Pizza, Italian and Greek with wine! Casual sit down, good service.
Mamma's Kitchen
7601 Fordson Rd
Pizza, Italian and Greek with wine! Casual sit down, good service.
When you need a grown-up cocktail or would like a proper meal.
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
7966 Fort Hunt Rd
When you need a grown-up cocktail or would like a proper meal.
Balkan Burger…that’s all you need to know. And visit the Russian grocery next door.
7 locals recommend
Balkan Grill
5902 N Kings Hwy
7 locals recommend
Balkan Burger…that’s all you need to know. And visit the Russian grocery next door.
The best Peruvian roasted chicken, dine in or take out (Capital Chicken is closer and also good).
Su Pollo
8741 Richmond Hwy
The best Peruvian roasted chicken, dine in or take out (Capital Chicken is closer and also good).

Nature and Parks

Great for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
21 locals recommend
Huntley Meadows Park
3701 Lockheed Blvd
21 locals recommend
Great for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
11 locals recommend
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
11 locals recommend
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
29 locals recommend
Jones Point Lighthouse
29 locals recommend
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
A great place to take a walk along the river.
13 locals recommend
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Road
13 locals recommend
A great place to take a walk along the river.
Off the GW parkway, trail around the island with great views of Georgetown and Key Bridge.
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
165 locals recommend
Off the GW parkway, trail around the island with great views of Georgetown and Key Bridge.

Sightseeing

Colonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
14 locals recommend
George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
14 locals recommend
Colonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
12 locals recommend
Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Hwy
12 locals recommend